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What is a Science Fiction Convention?
A science fiction convention is a multiple day event where like-minded people (fans) get together to enjoy each other's company and meet people who work within the science fiction and fantasy genre, whether books, art, film, TV, or audio. There are generally specific Guests of Honor or special themes around which the entire experience revolves in terms of programming and events.
What is LOSCON?
LOSCON is a fan-run science fiction convention held every year over Thanksgiving weekend in the Los Angeles Area. It is put on by the LASFS (Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society) as a major fundraiser to support this non-profit science fiction club. The primary area of emphasis at this convention is on the celebration of science fiction literature of all kinds (however, being in that limited way a general science fiction convention rather than one focused upon a certain theme or topic).
What is there to do at LOSCON?
The primary activity at LOSCON (and most science fiction conventions) is panel programming. Throughout each day of the convention there are a series of tracks of programming where you can go and listen to (or even participate in) the discussion of particular subjects. Examples of the types of panel programming that will be available at this LOSCON can be viewed on the Panels page. Other tracks of programming during the day involve an anime room (showing anime all day long) and a gaming room. Also at LOSCON will be a large dealer's room with all types of science fiction related merchandise and an art show with a large variety of science fiction artistic expression (both professional and fannish) available for purchase. In the evening, there can be a masquerade of science fiction costuming, an ice cream social, dances, parties and other types of events. This is just a small peek at all the things happening at any LOSCON.
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